lemon thyme
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A mat-forming, lemon-scented evergreen perennial with mid green leaves and pale purple-pink flowers appearing in spring and summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- lemon thyme (Thymus 'Culinary Lemon')
- Genus
- Thymus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of lemon thyme
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of lemon thyme
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lemon thyme care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPrune after flowering to keep compact
Propagation
PropagationSow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Insert semi-ripe cuttings in mid to late summer. Seperate rooted stem sections in spring and summer. Pot and grow on to re establish
Growing
GrowingGrow in well drained neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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